Question

Atticus knows that he will be criticized for defending Tom Robinson. Why does he decide to take the case?

A. Because he needs money, he will take any case offered to him.
B. He takes the case as a favor to Heck Tate.
C. He believes that Tom is innocent and deserves a fair trial.
D. The judge forces Atticus to take Tom’s case.

Answer 1

C. He believes that Tom is innocent and deserves a fair trial.

Answer 2

Omg, I love the book " To Kill A Mocking Bird". The answer would be C) He believes that Tom is innocent and deserves a fair trial. I agree because Tom can't hurt Mayella with one hand that's good. It was Bob Ewell!